On June 15, 2021 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNM and Apolonia Gumilao-Tuguinay of Vancouver, B.C. to remediate practice issues that occurred from October 2019 to June 2020 related to collaborative communication, pain management, documentation, patient assessment, critical thinking, and escalation of care. Over the eight-month period, the Registrant was buddied by peers and educators as she worked in an ICU, high acuity unit, and recovery room. Two Learning Plans were implemented. Despite ongoing support, the Registrant struggled with post-operative pain management, collaborative communication, electronic charting, patient assessment, critical thinking, and escalation of care.
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to Limits on her practice, including a six-month prohibition from being the sole nurse on duty, acting in charge, or buddying/orienting others. She must complete a Learning Plan in conjunction with workplace supervisors and consult with a BCCNM practice consultant. Remedial education in critical thinking, ethics and professionalism, and collaborative communication must be successfully completed.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.